Chico Country Day vs Chico Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chico Country Day
Chico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
585 students
Chico Junior High
Chico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
| Measure | Chico Country Day Chico, California | Chico Junior High Chico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #854 of 5,693 | #520 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11770 of 50,301 | #9201 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 861 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 40% |
| city | Chico | Chico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chico Country Day scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 42.8).
- •Chico Country Day does better on math proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Chico Country Day does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 63.9%).
- •Chico Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 23.4).
- •Chico Junior High is the larger school with 861 students compared with 585.
- •Chico Country Day is a charter school while Chico Junior High is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chico Country Day better than Chico Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Chico Country Day ranks higher (69.3 vs 42.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chico Country Day and Chico Junior High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chico and Chico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chico Country Day: 585. Chico Junior High: 861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chico Country Day and Chico Junior High rank in California?
Chico Country Day is 854th of 5,693 and Chico Junior High is 520th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).